Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it.

Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...

A tree can look fine from the street and still be under stress. Yellowing leaves, weak growth, split bark, and early leaf ...

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. As ...

Whether you have young or mature fruit trees, mulching around the base has many benefits. It helps with moisture retention, provides nitrogen for the soil, reduces root compaction, and helps with weed ...

Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...

As the crisp autumn air rolls in and leaves crunch underfoot, many homeowners are already dreaming of hot cocoa and cozy blankets. But before winter truly settles in, there’s one crucial outdoor task ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Homeowners have complicated relationships with trees. Most people know how important trees are to our environment, our health, and ...

Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do to keep trees healthy. It makes growing situations more "friendly" for trees in general. But over-mulching can be one of the worst ...

Turns out, you might be mulching wrong.